By Brittany Bailer Howard University recently announced the appointments of Lauren Ferrell as the new assistant vice president of pre-award services and Dana Hector as assistant vice president for research development and strategic planning. Ferrell and Hector are committed to advancing Howard University’s research mission and enhancing the support structures that enable our researchers to thrive. Their combined expertise
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By Sara Weissman Next year, Howard University is expected to gain Research-1 status, the coveted Carnegie Foundation classification for doctoral universities with very high research activity. HBCU leaders and experts say Howard’s ascendance would be a win for the entire sector as more historically Black institutions strive to make it into the upper echelons of
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Courtesy of Morgan State University In what is amounting to a banner year for Maryland’s designated Preeminent Public Urban Research University, faculty researchers at Morgan State University are on pace to reach Morgan’s annual goal of $100 million in awarded research grants and contracts. The National Science Foundation (NSF), a longstanding catalyst for groundbreaking research across the
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Courtesy of Hampton University In an effort to strengthen the U.S. science and technology workforce, a coalition of engineering leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and major research institutions recently released a report on how to work together to expand research programs at HBCUs. Joyce T. Shirazi, dean of the School of Engineering,
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Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State University, a historically Black educational institution in Baltimore, has received a $5 million grant from the National Nuclear Security Administration to launch the Scholarly Partnership in Nuclear Engineering (SPINE) program, a five-year project aimed at increasing diversity in the nuclear engineering workforce. Alongside several partner institutions, scholars at
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Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Anisa Cole, a junior biology major at Prairie View A&M University, is breaking new ground in medical research. Through the University’s Faculty Research and Innovation for Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Program, she is working alongside Dr. Naznin Sultana, a clinical associate professor, on a project aimed at creating materials that can help
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Courtesy of Albany State University Albany State University has announced the launch of its new Master of Science in Integrated Biotechnology, set to commence in Spring 2025. This innovative program aims to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for a career in the rapidly evolving biotechnology sector. “At Albany State University, we
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Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is proud to announce that Herman A. Taylor, Jr., MD, MPH, FAHA, endowed professor and director of the MSM Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI), will receive the 2024 American Heart Association (AHA) Clinical Research Prize. “I’m deeply humbled by this award from the American Heart Association,” Dr. Taylor said. “Heart health and
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Courtesy of Morgan State University The National Nuclear Security Administration has awarded Morgan State University a $5 million grant to establish a nuclear engineering program to increase minority representation in the nuclear security workforce. This initiative, known as the Scholarly Partnership in Nuclear Engineering, aims to prepare a diverse group of underrepresented students for successful careers
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Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Fayetteville State University has been named the newest regional hub for NCInnovation, an initiative promoting applied research across North Carolina’s public universities. This new designation is expected to foster the development of high-growth businesses and create new jobs throughout the Sandhills region. In a statement celebrating this achievement, FSU Chancellor
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